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| Title | : | Lady of Avalon (Avalon #3) |
| Author | : | Marion Zimmer Bradley |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 460 pages |
| Published | : | May 1st 1998 by Recorded Books LLC (first published 1982) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Mythology. Arthurian |
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Paperback | Pages: 460 pages Rating: 3.9 | 15960 Users | 304 Reviews
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Although Bradley set up much of Avalon and Britannia in The Mists of Avalon, the stories in Lady of Avalon actually take place beforehand, and Bradley spends the first third of the book describing Avalon as it was before it was closed off in mists, and Britannia before Christianity had really taken hold. Because there are actually three stories told within the context of one novel, Bradley must introduce the reader to the changes that have taken place over time at the beginning of each new tale. The book moves slowly, focusing much more on characters than on action. Bradley even introduces a puzzle aspect, asking the reader to try to determine which new character is the reincarnate from the first tale. This novel focuses partly on Goddess worship, giving preference to the female point of view, and as with The Mists of Avalon, has a feminist tone. However, she does not degrade men but instead acknowledges the importance of their roles in Avalon and Britannia. Avalon and Britannia are equally important settings, the politics of each affecting the other. Bradley puts a great deal of emphasis on rituals among the Priestesses and Druids in early British history, and the concept of ritual itself could be considered a character element. Although she does occasionally introduce humor and romance, Bradley instead instills a mood that varies from being bright, hopeful and positive to being sad and depressing, only to come back to hope again.
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| Original Title: | Lady of Avalon |
| ISBN: | 0788720392 (ISBN13: 9780788720390) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Avalon #3, Avalon: Chronological Order #5, Les Dames du lac #3 , more |
| Characters: | Morgaine, Gwenhwyfar, Merlin, King Arthur |
| Setting: | United Kingdom |
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Ratings: 3.9 From 15960 Users | 304 ReviewsColumn Based On Books Lady of Avalon (Avalon #3)
Lady of Avalon, continues Caillean's story from where we last see her in 'The Forest House'. With her vivid descriptive narrative and masterful story teller's art Marion Zimmer Bradley shows us a world as it may have been but touched by Magic. We see Avalon become the home of the priestesses of the great Goddess. Through the cycles of the year and the lives of three of Avalon's high priestesses, Caillean, Dierna and Viviane we see Avalon come to the destiny which is fulfilled in 'The Mists ofI've been reading this series and this book was a little different because composed of 3 stories. All of the books I've read so far at the start of this series were well written. Her feminine perspective is amazing and the does a great job interconnecting the stories
More great stories by MZB. I enjoyed reading the three parts in this book. However, I have to say that this book along with Priestess of Avalon should of been one book but in chronological order so the reader can enjoy and understand the story instead of going back and forth between the books. Part I of this book is the direct sequel to "The Forest House" and I really enjoyed reading about Caillean's foster son (Eilan & Gaius Macellius son) Gawan and the Fairy Queens daughter Sienna's
wish i could give it 3 1/2 stars. better than "forest house" but not as good as "mists." does a good job of setting up "mists", though... I almost want to read "mists" again now (but then I remember how miserable I was reading it this last time just a couple of months ago).
Bridges the gap between 'The Forest House' and 'The Mists of Avalon'. Enjoyable light reading but nothing to blow your mind. Split into three short novellas exploring the development of Avalon and the attempts to free Britain from the Romans.I find owning Marion Zimmer Bradley books uncomfortable after the abuse allegations so will be donating this to Oxfam.
Definitely a satisfying read although the mother/daughter relationship irked me no end.
I thought this would be the story of the Lady of Avalon, but it is much more than that. It is the story of the very essence of the legend of Avalon, not one Priestess but three of them, and of more than one incarnation of the mighty King that will come to save Britain. It is, like the previous book, a prequel to Arthur. The beliefs of the Druids and the worshippers of the Goddess come to life, the presence throughout centuries of the Faerie Queen who watches, and at times has a hand in history
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